Magnificent Mokoena
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match between South Africa and Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium, in Polokwane on 21 March 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Magnificent Mokoena

Teboho Mokoena is quickly rising up the list of Bafana Bafana midfielders with the most goals, writes Nick Said.

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Innocent Maela: Calling Time
Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Magesi FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 28 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Innocent Maela: Calling Time

Orlando Pirates stalwart Innocent Maela has been a loyal servant to the Buccaneers, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Brandon Petersen: Stepping Up
Brandon Petersen of Kaizer Chiefs warming up before the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 24 May 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Brandon Petersen: Stepping Up

It has been a rocky ride for goalkeeper Brandon Petersen at Kaizer Chiefs but Nedbank Cup success brings hope for the future, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Morocco Mission – Banyana Banyana
General view of the Banyana Banyana Team during Banyana Banyana Home Coming Celebrations at SASOL Place on the 25 August 2022 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Morocco Mission – Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana return to the scene of their greatest triumph and look to retain the continental crown, writes Mark Gleeson.

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Club World Cup: Galaxy of Stars
epa12118133 The FIFA Club World Cup trophy is displayed as part of a 'trophy tour' in Monterrey, Mexico, 19 May 2025. EPA/MIGUEL SIERRA

Club World Cup: Galaxy of Stars

Who will be the player to watch at the Club World Cup in the United States? By Dylan Appolis.

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Preview: Club Conquerors
epa12148678 The FIFA Club World Cup trophy is on display before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup Play-In soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Club America at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, 31 May 2025. EPA/ALLISON DINNER

Preview: Club Conquerors

Which clubs are set to shine at the Club World Cup in the United States? By Mark Gleeson.

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Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez
Ashley Du Preez of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates victory during the 2025 Nedbank Cup semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez

Can Ashley Du Preez be the striker Kaizer Chiefs so desperately needs? By Mazola Molefe.

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FIFA Club World Cup – World Supremacy
epa12042845 The FIFA Club World Cup trophy on display ahead of the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Dortmund, Germany, 20 April 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

FIFA Club World Cup – World Supremacy

Thirty-two of the best club sides on the planet go head-to-head to be crowned Club World Cup champions, writes Nick Said.

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